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Jul
15th

US: UAW collective bargaining talks start with FCA

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FCA US and the UAW have officially opened negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement for 39,000 hourly employees with a ceremonial handshake at the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center in Detroit.
Jul
15th

Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Full preview

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
News 15 Jul, 2015

All we know so far about what we'll see at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in September, including the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Jaguar F-Pace

Jul
15th

Toyota will recall 625,000 Prius hybrids for software glitch

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Toyota will recall about 625,000 Prius hybrids globally, including 160,000 in Europe, to fix a software glitch that could shut down the hybrid system while the car is being driven.
Jul
15th

PSA plans to expand Iran venture after nuclear deal

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is in advanced talks over an Iranian carmaking venture with its local partner, Iran Khodro. The new venture would build cars from scratch using the automaker's latest vehicle architectures and engines.
Jul
15th

“Step forward Mercedes – still first when it comes to new tech”

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Opinion 15 Jul, 2015

It’s fascinating to witness the car tech race that’s happening, says Steve Fowler - both for the driver and who’s getting there first

Jul
15th

Q&A: Tata Steel on how the optimal use of advanced steels can trim vehicle weight and cost

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Reducing total cost of ownership and ensuring that new lightweight steels are strong enough to protect vehicle occupants in a crash are key challenges for materials and car designers alike. To find out more, Matthew Beecham spoke to Chris Wooffindin, Tata Steel's product marketing manager for automotive.
Jul
15th

Toyota taps GoPro to defend truck turf against new GM pickups

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It's lights, camera and action time in America's suddenly competitive small-pickup segment. The market for small pickups was whittled down to just Toyota and Nissan a year ago. Now GM has returned with 2 trucks.
Jul
15th

Skoda makes new Superb smarter and more spacious

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Skoda has loaded its Superb midsize car with semi-autonomous driving technology typically found on more expensive vehicles.
Jul
14th

Fiat Chrysler in talks to head off NHTSA fines over recalls

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is in talks with U.S. auto safety regulators to head off potential fines over the company's handling of recalls involving 11 million vehicles, CEO Sergio Marchionne said Tuesday.
Jul
14th

Marchionne wants UAW to embrace flexible pay as talks begin

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Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, speaking at the ceremonial opening of UAW negotiations, said pay increases for workers should be in the form of profit-sharing and other flexible compensation to avoid locking in higher costs during an industry...
Jul
14th

Texas isn’t open for Tesla sales, governor says

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that Tesla Motors shouldn't expect to open Lone Star state sales outlets any time soon.
Jul
14th

Honda’s U.S. finance arm to pay $25 million in loan case

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American Honda Finance agreed to pay up to $25 million to settle U.S. claims that minority borrowers were overcharged for auto loans.
Jul
14th

Honda’s U.S. auto finance unit agrees to pay $25 million in loan case

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American Honda Finance agreed to pay up to $25 million to settle U.S. claims that minority borrowers were overcharged for auto loans.
Jul
14th

GM plans $1.4 billion expansion, retooling of Texas SUV plant

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General Motors plans to invest $1.4 billion in its Arlington, Texas, plant to keep pace with brisk demand for its big SUVs. GM will reconfigure the factory, including the addition of a new paint shop, new body shop and retooled assembly areas.
Jul
14th

Ford stops sales of some 2015 Edges for water leak

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Ford has ordered dealers to stop selling some 2015 Edge crossovers because water can leak inside the cabin.
Jul
14th

Chrysler, Kia airbags from supplier ARC being probed by U.S.

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U.S. safety regulators said they were investigating possible ruptures of airbag inflators made by ARC Automotive, the second company to be probed for defective airbags after Japan's Takata.
Jul
14th

UK: Global light vehicle market flat in June

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Data released by LMC Automotive shows that the global light vehicle market in June posted an annualised result similar to the previous month at around 87.2m units a year. The flat result was shaped by a decline in sales in China, Brazil and Russia, while the US and West European markets posted growth.
Jul
14th

Auto shows strongly influence car shoppers, new study finds

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More than half of auto show goers who bought vehicles after attending the events say the shows influenced their purchase decisions, according to a new study commissioned by Auto Shows of North America.
Jul
14th

Ford’s Europe sales rise 16% on new Mondeo, SUVs

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Ford's European car sales rose 16 percent in June as the automaker benefited from demand for its all-new Mondeo sedan and SUVs including the Kuga. Six-month sales rose 11 percent.
Jul
14th

RUSSIA: Autonomous driving to cut emissions 30%: Boston Consulting

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One analyst is estimating emissions reduction capacity using autonomous driving to be as high as 30%, with suppliers moving increasingly to providing necessary technology to make the theory a reality.
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